Photography Insurance with a Global Perspective
Posted: April 16, 2021
Photography Insurance with a Global PerspectiveDoes Your Current Plan Offer Worldwide Coverage? As the exclusively endorsed photography insurance provider of the American Photographic Artists (APA), APA Insurance Services is proud to serve a broad range of professional photographers. From those capturing panoramic shots of the sunrise over Paris’ picturesque city skyline to those keeping in step with the Conga line at a wedding reception within view of the crystal blue...
The Certificate that Opens More Doors for Photographers
Posted: March 15, 2021
The Certificate that Opens More Doors for PhotographersMore and more photographers are learning – as they establish and grow their businesses – that a Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a must-have tool to have tucked inside one’s mobile studio toolbox. Much like showing your auto insurance card when renting a car, a Certificate of Insurance is often required when renting photography equipment for a big shoot or renting a space in which...
6 Common Business Mistakes That Professional Photographers Make
Posted: September 10, 2014
The difference between a great photographer and a good photographer is all about the craft. But the difference between a successful photographer and a.... well, not so successful photographer, is all about business and logistics. Professional Photographers face many challenges that are just “part of the business,” but by being aware of the most common mistakes that many photographic artists make, you are more likely...
The Heartbleed Bug: Are You Affected?
Posted: April 17, 2014
Last week, a major internet security flaw, the Heartbleed bug, was detected. The bug allows hackers to steal personal information that is normally protected by OpenSSL encryption. OpenSSL provides security for Web applications, email, instant messaging and some virtual private networks. According to Internet security services provider Netcraft, about half a million trusted websites are vulnerable to the bug. As a leading insurance agency for photographers, we make...
The Photography Industry … in 2020!
Posted: October 3, 2012
Because our photography insurance experts work exclusively with photographic artists, we understand the competitive nature of the photography industry! Even so, it appears the photography industry will keep in-line with the United States’ average industry growth rate. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the photography industry is going to grow about 13% between 2010 and 2020 (about as fast as average.) In 2010,...